Estuary- the part of the mouth or lower course of a river in which the rivers current meets the seas tide
Gulf- a part of an ocean or sea that extends into the land
Harbor- a deep body of water that protects boats near land
Marsh- type of wetland with soil that is rich in minerals
Mesa- flat topped mountain or hill
Mid-ocean ridge- an elevated region with a Central Valley on an ocean floor at the boundary between two diverging tectonic plates where new crust forms from upwelling magma
Peninsula- an area of land almost completely surrounded by water except for an isthmus connecting it with the mainland
Plateau- area of raised land that is flat on top
Reservoir- a natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored for use
Rift Valley- an elongated valley formed by the depression of a block of the earths crust between two faults or groups of faults of approximately parallel orientation
Strait- a narrow channel connecting two bodies of water
Valley- an area drained by a river and it’s tributaries
A global dependence on fossil fuels leads to an increased demand for limited resources. This leads to increased costs and access to resources for people and countries with greater monetary resources. Developing countries experience stand points to their development through their inability to access fossil fuel resources.
Answer:
The two most important climatic factors for ecosystems are sunlight and water. Sunlight is necessary for plants to grow, and to provide energy to warm the earth's atmosphere. Light intensity controls plant growth. Light duration affects plant flowering and animal/insect habits.
Explanation:
The following statements are true:
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1) <span>The environment plays a role in where people live.
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3) </span><span>Resources are unevenly distributed throughout the world.
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4) </span><span>We have enough oil for the next forty years, if its use continues as expected.
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